The Bicycle USB Charger

18/08/2010 Just found this one, nice little simple thing and by the looks of it will do the job. If you just need to charge something via USB this is the one. Most mobile phones and mp3 players let you do that now. The Bicycle USB Charger allows the charging of electronic devices from a standard bicycle dynamo. Simply connect to a bottle or hub dynamo, attach to your bike, and ... read more ...

Cycle Show 2010

04/08/2010 From the 7th of October until the 12th of October is the time to look at some bicycle related p0rn at the Cycle Show @ Earls Court, London. The Cycle Show once again sets the scene for all cycling fans across the UK. Enjoy a fabulous day out and see the very best 2011 bikes, clothing & accessory brands before they hit the high street. This is also your opportunity to ... read more ...

Bike Doctor App

20/07/2010 Just as I stopped using my iPhone look at the new application that came out, Bike Doctor App. I wonder if they are going to make an app for the phone I'm using now. Never again get caught out whilst cycling with a repair you can't do. Bike Doctor App will take you through repairing your bike step by step with instructions even a complete beginner can follow. LINK : Bike Doctor ... read more ...

Plea to parent part II

29/03/2010 Today a trainee at one of the schools I’m working at at the moment came up and said that she'd got a new bicycle over the weekend. Lucky girl, I said. Let's go down and check it out before we go out on the road. No need, she said, they checked it down the shop. Anyway I had a quick look over and found … - The head set was very loose. - ... read more ...

The Firefly bicycle light

25/02/2010 I'm all for the idea of making us cyclist more safe on the roads. But this one is only a gimmick. The Firefly bicycle light uses a passive Infrared sensor to detect vehicles approaching from behind – the closer they get the brighter it shines. Its other clever trick is that it uses a set of white LEDs to illuminate the rider’s back and the road beneath the bike. I take it ... read more ...

The birth of the bike

23/02/2010 Over on British Pathe they have a film from 1937 called the The birth of the bike. M/S of a lady on an old-fashioned 'hobby horse' bicycle, she is wearing a long dress and bonnet. C/U of the bottom of the bicycle, there are no pedals so she has to use her feet. M/S of a man on a smaller bicycle also propelling himself with his feet. Next we see a ... read more ...

Cycling in the snow

14/01/2010 I have done my fair share of cycling in the snow and snow storms where I couldn't see further than 50 metres ahead. Quite often I had to stop to remove the snow out of the wheels and away from the brakes. The most "fun" to ride on is when there is one layer of snow that have plenty of tracks from people moving about on bicycles or foot. Which ... read more ...

Pump your lights

28/12/2009 Yeah I know you might think I have lost it here, but now I do mean pump your light. As in charge your lights while pumping. Now what a great idea have a light that you charge while pumping or just use your pump to charge when your batteries are running a bit low. 20 seconds of pumping suffices for 45 minutes of track-illuminating LED power. Simply pump up your tires, or ... read more ...

Coolclasp – the greatest strap in the world.

22/12/2009 A mega-useful gizmo for cyclists and non-cyclists alike! Does your home lack essential bike storage space? Do you often wish for a handy strap to attach things to your bike rack? Or a bail-out strap when something breaks? How does it work? It’s a simple mesh strap with a hardy plastic clasp with a multitude of uses… So, what can I use it for? The list is endless. Like hanging ... read more ...

Self-Powered Laser For Safer Night Cycling

05/11/2009 This is a self powered laser light, the battery that is recharged via a dynamo and this is what it does ... The laser draws an ellipse of light that is sensitive to anything crossing the perimeter. If a car comes too close, the light becomes red and all the horns will go off – until the car moves away. As the article states you can't rely on "standard-fare reflectors that may ... read more ...